We remember many vivid works filmed on the big screen. Vampires, the struggle for life, superpowers have long been part of the fate of book characters. Today we’ll talk about the opportunity to travel in time, which is presented in the novel Kerstin Gere “Timeless”. All books in order included in the trilogy will be the subject of this article.
The long road to the trilogy
The German writer has long been interested in literature. Since childhood, fiction has become her favorite direction. Little Kerstin was impressed by John R.R. Tolkien and his magnificent characters, however, taking up the writing of her own works, she chose modern female prose. Gere has more than a dozen novels on track.
Of all their numbers, only one Kerstin Gere work is different - Timeless. All books in order, which will be discussed later, represent a consistent story of the protagonist. In each new part, she is always waiting for another adventure.
From female melodramas to fiction
As the writer admits, after she learned to be a teacher, due to the lack of suitable work, she had to stay at home. It was during this period that Gere tried to write her first female novel. Soon her books acquired an ironic character, but did not diminish popularity. In 2007, she began writing a new fantasy novel, and by 2009, the result was the Timeless trilogy. Kerstin Gere sells the rights to the German publisher Arena, which proportionally splits the output of three parts in subsequent years.
The “Ruby Book”, which became the first on this list, is swept away from book shelves in a matter of months. The writer begins to be compared with Joan Rowling, whose “Harry Potter” was expected to take off no less. The novel is translated into 50 languages, becomes a bestseller and, in particular, is published in Russia.
In an interview with readers, Kerstin Gere herself is ready to share the secret of her ideas. “Timeless: The Ruby Book” tells a fairly simple story. Gwendoline Shepherd was born into a family whose members have a special gift - the ability to travel in time. But instead of Charlotte's cousin, the unprepared Gwendoline receives it. The girl has to face many secrets, meet a young traveler with a similar gift, and together solve a number of vital issues. In 2013, the movie of the same name was released.
Do not stand for continuation
Next year, fans who read the first part, expect on the shelves of the long-awaited continuation. Like last time, a few days before the start of sales Kerstin Gere herself talks about new plot twists. “Timeless: Sapphire Book” sends Gwendoline a couple of centuries ago, where she reveals family secrets and meets with her ancestors. And again, another time travel takes place accompanied by her faithful companion Gideon. However, not all thoughts of the handsome young man are clear - he is hiding something! This is Gwendolyn and remains to be seen ...
The relationship of young people is given special importance. After all, they are no longer just friends, as they were at the beginning, but someone big for each other. Another “newcomer” in the adventures of the main character will be Chimerius - a funny mythical creature that only Gwendoline can see. A demon made of stone, but with the ability to fly, will undoubtedly become a faithful assistant to its mistress.
Girl romance with adult problems
Initially, the entire trilogy was calculated on a female audience. But, as statistics show, teenagers were also interested in the work, which in total led to a large circulation of copies sold. “Timeless: The Emerald Book” was released in 2011 and is the final part. The New York Times warmly commented on the novel, calling it calmly exciting. Kerstin Gere managed to smoothly reveal the plot, while maintaining a unique atmosphere. The review noted the smooth and inherent humor style of the writer, which does not distinguish her other works. However, the main characters seemed ordinary stamped characters who lacked individuality.
At the moment, only the Emerald Book is not filmed. And if the on-screen embodiment of the two previous parts was not long in coming, now fans are worried not without reason: the global crisis has affected the studio’s ability to find financing, because the project has been frozen for an indefinite time. It should be assumed that if in the coming year the third part does not receive a film adaptation, its prolonged release in subsequent years threatens to lead to a loss of spectator interest.
Life after
With the completion of the trilogy, the writer returned to female novels. However, work on its creation often pops up in the memory, as Kerstin Gere repeatedly repeats in his interviews. Timeless, all books in order of which are sustained in a single, unique narrative, has become a separate milestone in the life of Gere. None of her works have achieved such recognition. “Timeless” is written in simple language, and the love line of the main characters captivates with its originality. In addition, certain parts of the trilogy are characterized by the appearance of new, bright characters, which are distinguished by charisma and humor. This largely gave the books a richness.
Kerstin Gere Trilogy “Timeless”
All books in order look as follows, taking into account their release in the release (the year is indicated in brackets):
- The Ruby Book (2009).
- “Sapphire Book” (2010).
- The Emerald Book (2011).
According to readers, each subsequent one is much more interesting and spectacular than the previous one, which speaks of Kerstin Gere's professional approach to his work. And which part do you like more?